PET Preform Series

28mm Long Neck PET Preform Manufacturer & Supplier PCO 1810

Professional 28mm preform long neck manufacturer & 28mm long neck PET preform supplier -- custom colors, molds & global export.

ISO 9001 Certified Precision ยฑ0.1mm Global Export Ready Custom Colors & Molds Available
Product Specifications

28mm Long Neck PET Preform Specifications

Our 28mm long neck PET preforms are designed for water bottles, beverage bottles, juice bottles, and other liquid packaging applications. Made from food-grade PET resin, these preforms provide stable neck finish accuracy, good transparency, and consistent performance during blow molding.

Parameter Details
Neck Size
28mm
Type
Long Neck Standard Neck
Material
PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate)
Weight
12g 14g 16g 18g 20g 24g

Custom weights available on request

Color
Transparent Custom Colors

Pantone matching available for OEM orders

Precision
ยฑ0.1mm Automated injection molding
Application
Water Bottles Beverage Bottles Juice Bottles
All specifications comply with ISO 9001 ยท FDA ยท CE ยท SGS ยท REACH ยท RoHS standards
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28mm Long Neck PET Preform -- available in 12g to 24g, transparent and custom colors
28mm
Long Neck

Why Choose Our 28mm Preform

  • Multiple Weight Options from 12g to 24g/span>

    We offer a flexible weight range to support different bottle sizes and applications. Lightweight options are suitable for water bottles, while heavier preforms can be used for stronger beverage or juice bottle designs.

  • Stable 28mm Neck Finish

    Accurate neck dimensions help ensure smooth cap fitting, reliable sealing, and reduced leakage risk during filling, storage, and transportation.

  • Food-Grade PET Material

    Our preforms are produced with food-grade PET resin suitable for direct food and beverage packaging applications. This helps customers meet safety expectations for bottled water, juice, and beverage products.

  • Custom Mold and OEM Support

    We support custom preform weight, color matching, mold design, and packaging options for OEM and private label projects. You can send us your bottle drawing, cap sample, or existing preform sample for compatibility checking.

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Tell us your weight, quantity, and application -- our team will help confirm the suitable specification and provide a factory quotation.

Versatile Industry Applications

Applications of 28mm PET Preforms

As a professional 28mm PET preform manufacturer and beverage preform supplier, Enlightening Plast provides food-grade PET preforms for bottled water, carbonated drinks, juice, edible oil, and selected household liquid packaging.

28mm PET preform for mineral water bottles -- water bottle preform manufacturer
#1 Application

Mineral Water Bottles

28mm PET preforms are widely used for mineral water, purified water, and sparkling water bottle production. For water packaging, clarity, lightweight performance, and leak-resistant sealing are key factors for both brand appearance and production efficiency.

FDA Compliant Crystal Clear Lightweight
28mm PET preform for carbonated soft drinks CSD beverage preform supplier

Carbonated Drinks (CSD)

Carbonated soft drinks and sparkling beverages require PET preforms with stable material distribution, accurate neck finish, and reliable sealing performance. Because CSD bottles need to handle internal pressure, the preform specification must be selected carefully according to bottle volume, carbonation level, bottle design, and filling conditions.

High COโ‚‚ Barrier Pressure Resistant CSD Grade
28mm PET preform for juice bottles -- beverage preform supplier China

Juice Bottles

Juice packaging requires PET preforms that support good bottle appearance, food-contact safety, and stable performance during filling and transportation. Depending on the juice type and filling process, customers may need different preform weights, bottle designs, and material solutions. Our 28mm PET preforms can be used for cold-fill juice bottles and selected beverage packaging applications. For hot-fill requirements, we recommend confirming the filling temperature, bottle design, and material specification before production.

Hot-Fill Ready Custom Colors Food Safe
28mm PET preform for edible oil packaging -- PET preform manufacturer

Edible Oil Packaging

Thick-wall, high-strength 28mm preforms built for edible oil containers. Excellent oxygen barrier and UV resistance protect oil quality and extend shelf life, meeting REACH and RoHS compliance standards for food-contact materials.

Oโ‚‚ Barrier UV Resistant REACH Compliant
28mm PET preform for household liquid packaging -- custom PET preform supplier

Custom mold design available for all container shapes

Household Liquid Packaging

28mm PET preforms can also be used for selected household liquid packaging, including cleaners, personal care liquids, and other non-food liquid containers. Since different liquid formulas may have different compatibility requirements, we recommend testing the preform and bottle design before mass production.

Chemical Resistant OEM Mold Design Custom Branding
28mm Spec Highlights
Precision ยฑ0.1mm tolerance
100% factory QC inspection
ISO 9001 ยท FDA ยท SGS ยท CE
Flexible MOQ for all scales

Trusted Beverage Preform Supplier

Need a Custom 28mm PET Preform Solution?

Tell us your application, bottle volume, preform weight, cap type, color requirement, order quantity, and destination market. Our team will help recommend a suitable 28mm PET preform specification and provide a factory quotation.

Product Education

What Is a 28mm Long Neck PET Preform?

A practical guide to PET preform technology, 28mm neck finish compatibility, and why long neck design matters for bottle manufacturing and beverage production.

Core Definition

What Is a PET Preform?

A PET preform is a semi-finished packaging component made from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) resin. It is usually produced by injection molding and then used as the starting material for manufacturing PET bottles through stretch blow molding. PET preforms are commonly used to produce bottles for drinking water, carbonated drinks, juices, edible oil, household liquids, and other liquid packaging applications. The final bottle shape, strength, clarity, and sealing performance are strongly influenced by the preform design, weight, neck finish, and material quality.

Manufacturing Process

Used for Blow Molding

During the stretch blow molding process, the PET preform is reheated, stretched, and blown into the final bottle shape inside a bottle mold. This process allows manufacturers to produce lightweight, transparent, and durable PET bottles at high production speed.

  1. 1 Inject molten PET resin โ†’ form preform
  2. 2 Reheat preform to ~100ยฐC (softening point)
  3. 3 Stretch + blow into final bottle shape
  4. 4 Cool, inspect, and fill with beverage
Anatomy of a 28mm Long Neck PET Preform
28mm Neck Finish
The neck finish is the threaded top part of the preform that becomes the bottle mouth. A 28mm neck finish is widely used for water bottles, carbonated drink bottles, beverage bottles, and other liquid packaging. It must match the correct bottle cap and filling line requirements.
Support Ring
The support ring helps hold and transfer the preform during blow molding and production handling. It is also important for machine compatibility.
Long Neck Section
The long neck section creates a taller neck profile compared with short neck designs. This can be useful for specific bottle shapes, brand appearance, and existing bottle mold compatibility.
Preform Body
The body of the preform is the thick-wall section that stretches during blow molding. Its weight, wall thickness distribution, and material quality directly affect the final bottle strength and appearance.
Base / Gate Area
The base area is formed around the injection gate point. Good gate quality helps reduce visual defects and supports stable bottle base formation.
28mm
Neck Diameter
ยฑ0.1
mm Precision
PET
Food-Grade Resin

What Does "28mm Neck Finish" Mean?

The neck finish refers to the threaded opening at the top of a PET preform -- the part that becomes the bottle mouth. 28mm is the outer diameter of this threaded neck, measured in millimeters.

  • Industry-standard size for water & CSD bottles
  • Compatible with standard 28mm screw caps globally
  • Thread profile follows PCO 1881 / PCO 1810 standards

What Makes It "Long Neck"?

A long neck preform has an extended neck section -- the distance from the support ring to the shoulder is greater than standard preforms. This design is chosen for specific bottle shapes and filling requirements.

  • Produces taller, slimmer bottle profiles
  • Ideal for hot-fill, juice & functional beverages
  • Better grip ergonomics for end consumers

Why Does This Matter for Buyers?

Choosing the right preform spec directly impacts your filling line compatibility, cap sourcing, bottle aesthetics, and production efficiency. The 28mm long neck is one of the most versatile and globally sourced standards.

  • Reduces cap sourcing complexity
  • Maximizes blow molding machine utilization
  • Widely supported by global filling equipment

28mm Long Neck Preform -- Key Specifications

Standard parameters for procurement and compatibility reference

ISO 9001 Certified Production
Parameter 28mm Long Neck Standard Preform Advantage
Neck Diameter 28mm Various (30mm, 38mm...) Global cap compatibility
Neck Length Extended Short / standard Taller bottle profiles
Thread Standard PCO 1881 / 1810 Brand-specific Lightweight, universal
Material Food-grade PET PET / rPET FDA / REACH compliant
Weight Range 14g - 55g Varies widely Flexible volume options
Bottle Volume 250ml - 2000ml 200ml - 1500ml Wider application range
Applications Water ยท CSD ยท Juice ยท Hot-fill Limited profiles Multi-category use
Q

What is a PET preform used for?

A PET preform is used as the starting material for producing PET bottles through stretch blow molding. It is widely used for water bottles, carbonated drink bottles, juice bottles, edible oil bottles, and other liquid packaging containers.

Q

Is 28mm neck finish an international standard?

28mm neck finish is widely used in global beverage packaging. However, buyers should confirm the exact thread standard, such as PCO 1810 or PCO 1881, before ordering to ensure cap and production line compatibility.

Q

What is the difference between long neck and short neck preform?

The main difference is the neck structure and height. Long neck preforms have a taller neck area, while short neck preforms are often used for lightweight packaging designs. The right choice depends on bottle design, cap type, mold compatibility, and filling requirements.

Q

Can I customize the 28mm long neck preform for my brand?

Yes. Enlightening Plast supports custom preform weight, color, mold design, packaging, and OEM requirements. You can send us your bottle drawing, cap sample, existing preform sample, or filling requirements for specification matching.

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Send us your bottle volume, required preform weight, cap type, neck finish standard, application, and order quantity. Our team will help recommend a suitable 28mm long neck PET preform specification and provide a factory quotation.

Custom PET Preform Manufacturer

Customization
Options

As a dedicated custom PET preform manufacturer, we engineer every detail to your exact specifications -- from gram weight to neck finish -- so your production line runs flawlessly.

Weight

Weight Customization

Choose the exact gram weight for your PET preform -- from lightweight 8g options to heavy-duty 58g+ configurations. Precision ยฑ0.1mm ensures consistent wall thickness across every batch.

8g - 58g+ ยฑ0.1mm OEM / ODM
Color

Color Options

Match your brand identity with precision-mixed PET color options. Standard transparent, ocean blue, and forest green are in stock; custom Pantone colors available on request.

Clear
Blue
Green
Pantone Match Custom Color
Branding

Logo Embossing

Integrate your brand logo directly into the mold for permanent, high-definition embossing on every preform. Elevate shelf presence and brand recognition without additional labeling costs.

  • Custom mold design included
  • High-definition relief texture
  • No extra labeling cost
Neck Finish

Neck Finish Compatibility

Wide range of neck finish standards supported -- PCO 1881, PCO 1810, BPF, and custom dimensions. Ensuring seamless cap compatibility with your existing bottling line.

PCO 1881 PCO 1810 BPF Custom

How Your Custom Order Works

From specification to delivery -- a streamlined process designed for procurement professionals.

01
Share Requirements

Submit weight, color, logo, and neck finish specs

02
Receive Quote

Detailed pricing and timeline within 24 hours

03
Sample Approval

Physical sample with full QC report for sign-off

04
Mass Production

ISO 9001 certified production & global delivery

ISO 9001 FDA CE SGS GRS

Get Your Custom PET Preform Quote

Tell us your weight, color, logo, and neck finish requirements -- our engineering team responds within 24 hours.

Factory Capability

Our Production Process

From premium raw materials to precision-inspected finished preforms -- every step is engineered for consistency, quality, and global compliance.

01

PET Raw Material Drying

Virgin PET resin is pre-dried at controlled temperature to remove moisture, preventing hydrolysis during molding.

02

Injection Molding

60+ automated injection molding machines deliver precision ยฑ0.1mm preforms at high throughput with consistent wall thickness.

03

Cooling

Rapid and uniform cooling ensures dimensional stability, preventing warping and locking in precise tolerances.

04

Quality Inspection

100% factory-line QC by experienced inspectors plus ISO 9001 sampling -- every preform meets global compliance standards.

05

Packing

Preforms are counted, packed in food-safe packaging, and labeled per customer and destination market requirements.

06

Export & Delivery

Global logistics coordination ensures on-time shipment with full documentation -- customs-ready for any destination.

100%
Factory QC Inspection
ยฑ0.1mm
Precision Tolerance
60+
Injection Molding Machines
6
International Certifications
ISO 9001 Certified Factory

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ISO PET Preform Supplier ยท Food Grade Certified

Quality Control From Raw Material to Final Shipment

As a certified food grade PET preform and ISO PET preform supplier, every unit we produce passes a rigorous multi-stage quality system -- ensuring zero defects reach your production line.

Step 01 Incoming Inspection

Raw Material Testing

All food grade PET resin is tested against RoHS and REACH standards before entering production. Viscosity, moisture content, and heavy metal limits are verified per batch to ensure full food safety compliance.

Step 02 In-Process Control

Precision Injection Molding QC

60+ automated injection molding machines are monitored by QC engineers with 5+ years of experience. Real-time dimensional checks ensure ยฑ0.1mm tolerance is maintained throughout every production run.

Step 03 100% Factory Check

Full-Unit Outgoing Inspection

Every single preform undergoes 100% visual and dimensional inspection before packaging. Defects including gate quality, wall thickness deviation, and color consistency are screened and rejected at this stage.

Step 04 ISO 9001 Sampling

ISO 9001 Statistical Sampling & Certification

Final batch sampling follows ISO 9001 protocols. Certified by ISO 9001, FDA, CE, SGS, REACH, and RoHS -- our quality records are traceable and available for every shipment upon request.

Food grade PET preform quality inspection line at Enlightening Plast factory
ISO 9001 Certified Production
Every batch traceable ยท Food grade PET preform standard
100%
Factory Unit
Inspection
ยฑ0.1mm
Dimensional
Precision
6
International
Certifications
Certifications & Compliance
ISO 9001 FDA CE SGS REACH RoHS GRS

Food Grade PET Preform Safety

All preforms are manufactured using food-contact-approved PET resin, compliant with FDA and EU food safety regulations -- safe for beverages, water, and edible oils.

  • FDA-compliant food contact material
  • No heavy metals ยท BPA-free certified
  • REACH & RoHS substance screening

ISO PET Preform Supplier Standards

As a verified ISO 9001 PET preform supplier, our QMS covers the full production lifecycle -- from supplier qualification to finished goods traceability and customer complaint resolution.

  • ISO 9001 certified quality system
  • Full batch traceability records
  • Third-party SGS audit available

Transparent QC Reporting

We provide detailed inspection reports, COA (Certificate of Analysis), and third-party test results with every shipment -- giving procurement teams the documentation needed for compliance audits.

  • COA & inspection report per shipment
  • Pre-shipment sample approval
  • On-site factory audit support
Food Grade PET Preform ยท ISO PET Preform Supplier
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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything You Need to Know About
28mm Long Neck PET Preforms

Get quick answers to the most common questions from procurement managers and beverage brand buyers worldwide.

Q1

What does 28mm long neck preform mean?

A 28mm long neck PET preform refers to a plastic preform with a 28mm diameter neck finish and an extended neck length -- typically used for carbonated soft drinks (CSD), water, juice, and other beverage applications. The "long neck" design provides a deeper thread engagement area, ensuring a secure, leak-proof seal with compatible closure caps. It is one of the most widely used preform neck standards globally due to its versatility and compatibility with high-speed blow molding and filling lines.

Q2

Is the 28mm long neck preform compatible with PCO 1881 caps?

Yes. Our 28mm long neck PET preforms are fully compatible with PCO 1881 closures -- the globally dominant lightweight cap standard adopted by major beverage brands including Coca-Cola and PepsiCo. The PCO 1881 finish reduces cap weight by approximately 30% versus the older PCO 1810 standard, contributing to lower material costs and a smaller environmental footprint. We precision-manufacture every neck finish to ยฑ0.1mm tolerance to guarantee consistent cap torque performance on your filling line.

PCO 1881 Compatible ยฑ0.1mm Tolerance Leak-Proof Seal
Q3

What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for 28mm PET preforms?

We offer flexible MOQ options designed to accommodate businesses at every scale -- from emerging beverage startups to large-volume global brands. Standard stock preforms are available from smaller trial quantities, while custom color or custom mold orders typically require higher volumes to offset tooling investment. Contact our team with your specific requirements and we will provide a tailored MOQ and pricing structure that aligns with your production schedule and budget.

๐Ÿ’ก Tip for buyers: Request a quote today and mention your target annual volume -- we often offer tiered pricing that significantly reduces per-unit cost at scale.

Q4

Can you provide samples of 28mm long neck PET preforms before bulk order?

Absolutely. We strongly encourage prospective buyers to request physical samples before committing to a bulk order. Sample preforms allow your QC team to verify dimensional accuracy, wall thickness consistency, clarity, and blow molding performance on your existing equipment. Standard samples from existing molds can typically be dispatched within a few business days. Custom-spec samples may require additional lead time depending on tooling requirements. Sample shipping costs are generally borne by the buyer.

Fast dispatch available
COA & test reports included
Q5

What is the typical lead time for bulk 28mm PET preform orders?

Lead time depends on order volume, customization requirements, and current production scheduling. For standard stock 28mm long neck preforms, lead time is typically 15-25 business days after order confirmation and deposit receipt. Custom color or new mold orders may require an additional 20-30 days for tooling and first-article approval. We operate 60+ injection molding machines to maintain high throughput and minimize delays. Our team proactively communicates production milestones to ensure your supply chain stays on schedule.

15-25
Days -- Standard Orders
30-45
Days -- Custom Mold Orders
Q6

Do you support OEM / custom branding for PET preforms?

Yes -- OEM and ODM services are a core part of our offering. We support full custom mold design, proprietary neck finishes, custom colors, and branded packaging to help beverage companies differentiate their products on shelf. Our in-house engineering team works directly with your design specifications to develop molds that meet your exact bottle geometry and performance requirements. All OEM projects are covered by NDA agreements to protect your intellectual property throughout the development and production process.

Custom Mold Design Custom Colors NDA Protected ODM Available

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  • ISO 9001 Certified Manufacturing
    Every batch validated to international quality standards.
  • Fully Customizable Solutions
    Custom colors, mold design, and OEM/ODM available.
  • Reliable Global Supply Chain
    Stable export-ready logistics serving brands worldwide.
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